Kids and Pastoral Ministry Intern

Description

Description

Classification: Intern, 20 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt, 1-year commitment

Ministry Area: Multisite

Location: Bush Lake

Reports to: Claire Torres

Westwood’s Way of Life:

Be and love like Jesus

Westwood’s Heartbeat:

To know God and share Jesus through loving others here, near, and far

Ministry Area Purpose:

The Next Generation Ministry exists to partner with parents to help children and students (birth through college) become followers of Jesus and know they are loved by God, empowered by His Spirit, and called to share Jesus with the world around them.

Pastoral Ministry exists to care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of congregants and community members and to encourage their growth as Christ’s disciples through worship, service, outreach and generosity. 

Role:

Intentionally invest in gaining experience and knowledge for professional, personal, and spiritual development.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and execution of Kids Ministry programs on Sundays for birth-5th grade, holidays, and special events as the campus’ primary kids’ ministry leader
• Recruit, train, equip, and encourage campus Kids Ministry Team volunteers
• Participate in Kids Ministry staff meetings and work closely with other members of the Kids Ministry Team for cohesive ministry implementation across the campuses
• Maintain safety and security policies and procedures
• Provide practical ministry support to the pastoral team, helping provide congregational care and assistance with worship services, special events, and campus operations
• Help recruit, train, equip and encourage ministry volunteers
• Participate in Bush Lake Staff meetings (Tuesdays from 9:30am-10:30am) and work closely with other members of the campus team for cohesive ministry implementation
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
• Align to and live out the Westwood Staff Values: Head High, Heart Soft, Arms Linked, Feet Forward

Requirements

• Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
• Experience with planning large-scale events
• Desire and ability to actively engage children and effectively interact with volunteers and parents
• Ability to attract, equip, resource, and mobilize a diverse group of volunteers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Gifted in leadership, administration, and teaching
• Must have a teachable spirit
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Ability to relate to other Westwood staff and church attenders at large
• Endorse and support Westwood’s Statement of Faith
• Someone who lives a life that honors God in heart, actions, and relationships, with the goal of becoming more like Jesus
• Participate in required team events: Intensives (October 26-28th, 2026 and April 5-7th, 2027)